We interrupt your ChatGPT session with an important astrological announcement: Mercury will be retrograde in tactile, old-school Taurus from April 21 to May 14. And it’s asking you to step away from your screens for a while.
Unavoidable fact: Mercury retrogrades always point us back to the past. And this one’s hearkening a bygone era when life was analog. People sat down face to face for fireside chats instead of streaming them on Instagram Live. Cottagecore influencers weren’t the only people planting edible gardens. And humans met in the flesh for coffee dates (and spicy sex) instead of simulating with AI avatars.
Over the years, Mercury retrograde has done its fair share of damage, serving communication breakdowns, disruptive texts from exes, and scheduling mayhem. (The Southwest airlines holiday season meltdown being a recent example.)
Supercouple: Astrology Secrets for a Sexy, Soulful and Satisfying Relationship with Any Zodiac Sign
Supercouple: Astrology Secrets for a Sexy, Soulful and Satisfying Relationship with Any Zodiac Sign
But we’re here to tell you that there actually can be good that comes from these disruptive three-week cycles. The trick? You have to be willing to pivot and put the focus on your past.
Fortunately, nostalgia is au courant. Brands like J.Crew, Kate Spade, and Banana Republic are rolling back the clock, recreating heritage pieces from their own classic lines. Vinyl album sales rose to a record 41 million in 2022, according to Business Insider.
Take notes! Mercury retrograde in Taurus lives for throwbacks like these. In fact, all Mercury retrogrades are actually the best times for “re” activities: reviewing, revamping, revising, reconfiguring, etc. To keep your feet on solid ground, here are some analog experiments—custom-designed for your zodiac sign—to take a stab at during this trying time period. Wi-Fi password not required.
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Action-oriented fire signs usually have (at least) five simultaneous projects in rotation at any given time. But the “project management” part is where you hot-blooded creatives tend to fall down. (Blame it on your overarching—but contagious—enthusiasm.)
With this Mercury retrograde disrupting the “executive functioning” zones for Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, it’s time to stop and organize all your brilliant work. But you don’t need to sign in to Google Sheets. Instead, start with a physical whiteboard or printing paper.
Neuroscience has proven that when you write by hand, you compose ideas more thoughtfully because you are forced to slow down and be mindful of shaping the letters on the page. This practice could bring a brand-new level of clarity to your ambitious ideas.
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
Of all the signs, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorns may be hit the hardest by this retrograde, since it falls in an earth sign. Brace yourselves for major disruptions to your neatly planned schedules. But also know that this will be a blessing in disguise.
The reason? Chaos forces you to think outside the boxes you pragmatists tend to get trapped in. With this Mercury retrograde ramming through the creativity zones for earth signs, you have planetary permission to get your hands dirty—with art supplies, kitchen ingredients, and literal garden soil.
Seeds you plant during this retrograde may not take root. Think of them as “studies” that inform anything that you want to cultivate after May 14. While you’re digging for inspiration, check your archives. What retro version of yourself is ready for a comeback?
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
Buzzing around like pretty bumblebees is classic air sign behavior. But it’s hard to pollinate anything meaningful when you’re always on the move. While Mercury retrograde deep dives into the sensitivity sectors for Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius, it’s time to explore a more emotional landscape.
The tough news: feelings you tried to run from will catch up with you during the retrograde. The bright side? You’re in the perfect place to face them head-on, do some soul-searching, ugly cry with friends, and emerge feeling freer and more multidimensional than ever by May 14. As a bonus? One or two key relationships will be stronger than ever.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
For comfort-loving water signs, hibernation is a year-round activity. But that doesn’t mean you should hide away. The world desperately needs your compassion, empathy, and culturally aware brand of cool.
So here’s some positive news for Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Mercury retrograde will hit your social sectors, luring you back onto Instagram and reminding you just how much you love entertaining your treasured, innermost circle. The “re” activity for water signs during this Mercury retrograde is obviously reunions.
Warning: you may also rethink certain alliances. Shield your field against energy vampires and reset boundaries with anyone who has a habit of crossing the ones you’ve attempted to establish. The rest will work itself out.
Venus, planet of love, beauty, aesthetics and attraction is moving into professionally weird, space helmet as fashion and function Aquarius from January 2 – January 26, 2023.
A fixed air sign, Aquarius is ruled by rabble rousing Uranus and stern Saturn imbuing it with strength and a defiant kind of selfhood. In short and in general, Aquarius can’t help but be anything but itself.
This sign lives, thinks and loves against the grain and during this transit, the influence of this energy invites us to not just accept, but proudly own our peculiarities. Since Venus is the planet of love and Aquarius is the sign of independence, this transit affords the chance, and for some, the great challenge, to love people freely and free from the constraint of convention. Aquarius teaches us that independence is not a threat to intimacy but rather the scaffolding for it.
Venus in Aquarius
Of all the zodiac signs, Aquarius is one of the most misunderstood. Getty Images
Aquarius rules the eleventh house of community and in a basic sense, this transit increases the chances of connections being made, romantic or otherwise, through mutual friends and acquaintances. Keep in mind this is not a hot and heavy time for sensual Venus. As an air sign, Aquarius is more concerned with the cerebral and the corporeal so the emphasis is on firing synapses rather than fiery loins, not to say one can’t lead to the other.
For those in committed relationships, this period can be a really beautiful one to rationally discuss goals and take logical stock of the state of your union. Like Capricorn, Aquarius counts Saturn as a planetary ruler and when given the safe space to be its full, unadulterated self, the Aquarian archetype can be every bit as committal as a sea goat. Give them permission to be weird and they won’t wander.
Let’s get together but keep our emotional distance
Aquarius rules the eleventh house of community meaning you might just meet your match through a mutual friend.Getty Images
Aquarius is regarded as the humanitarian of the zodiac. Yet, this distinction does not equate to a squishy, indulgent, MDMA tinged kind of affection for their fellow man. That’s more of a Pisces vibe. Rather, water bearers have deep love for the collective and a deep need to keep individuals at arms length. Venus in Aquarius wants to buy the world a Coke but like not actually sit next to anyone while they drink it.
Apropos of this, water bearers are known for their emotional detachment and while this can cause them to come off as cool, unavailable, ivory tower dwelling aliens it also serves to teach the rest of us a great lesson about love, objectivity and independence. Indeed, love is a little looser, friendship a little freer when a water bearer is bearing.
The social circle of someone with Venus in Aquarius is a bit like the island of misfit toys. This Venus welcomes the unusual, runs wild in the unknown and pants at the feet of the eccentric. We can honor this spirt of inclusive curiosity by opening ourselves to unconventional bonds and the strangest kind of strangers. Recommended listening: “Friends, Lovers, Ex-lovers, Whatever” by Susto.
Go and love yourself
Self-care during this transit can take many forms but should deliver a big picture perspective. Getty Images/Westend61
Venus in Aquarius teaches us that independence is not a threat to intimacy, it is the scaffolding for it.
An Aquarian approach to self-love is the greatest gift we can give ourselves during this transit. In the words of sage water bearer Audre Lorde, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” May you love yourselves firstly and fiercely and may that care become the tender blueprint for how you treat others. Let love flow and freedom reign.
Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports back on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. She is also an accomplished writer who has profiled a variety of artists and performers, as well as extensively chronicled her experiences while traveling. Among the many intriguing topics she has tackled are cemetery etiquette, her love for dive bars, Cuban Airbnbs, a “girls guide” to strip clubs and the “weirdest” foods available abroad.
Unabashed romantics, earnest water signs, folks high on the fumes of heartbreaks and sworn Swifties rejoice, we’re looking at the stars behind the blunt bangs and breakup songs, the birth chart of the Anti-Hero herself, ladies and gentlemen, Taylor mothertruckin’ Swift. Tay Tay if you’re nasty.
On October 21, Swift released her latest album “Midnights.” Described as “the stories of 13 sleepless nights scattered throughout my life,” the cover features our girl under the influence of a seriously smoky eye and looking headlong into the abyss of a Zippo lighter, presumably contemplating burning that goddamn red scarf or setting fire to John Mayer’s eyesore Ford GT.
Swift made history when it was announced that the entire top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 was stacked with songs from “Midnights.” A feat thus far accomplished by no one else. This utter dominance is staggering though for the fans that love her fiercely and follow her loyally, not at all surprising.
T. Swift wearing black and contemplating the infinite.Getty Images
“Midnights” marks the first album of new material from Swift since 2020’s quarantine opus“Folklore” and kid sister “Evermore.” In 2021 she sent hearts a flutter with the lauded tenth anniversary rerelease of “Red” which came complete with a self-directed short film/music video for the song “All To Well,” widely believed to be a quasi autobiographical and acutely painful retelling of her relationship with Jake Gyllenhal. Mine that man and that memory for all it’s worth Tay Tay!
Taylor Swift poses with the many faces of “Midnights”Instagram/Taylor Swift
It’s well established that our girl’s fan base is rabid, quick to spew venom on her detractors and defilers and willing to RESCHEDULE their weddings in order to see her live, because make no mistake my babies, the most important day of your life is not the one in which you commit yourself to another person in mind, body, heart and spirit – neigh – it’s the day T.Swift comes to town.
Sharing the stage and the wealth with Swift will be opening acts Paramore, HAIM, Phoebe Bridgers, beabadobee, Girl In Red, MUNA, Gayle, Gracie Abrams, and OWENN.
In honor of T. Swift’s absolute ownership of the charts and minds of the nation, we bring you a look at her birth chart. What do the stars say about the artist and the many men that have loved/inspired/emotionally tortured her? Read on, right on, “Red” forever.
Sun in Sagittarius
An optimistic archer, Tay Tay gives the cold shoulder to her haters.Getty Images
Born unto us on December 13, 1989, Swift’s zodic sun sign is in Sagittarius. Ruled by planet Jupiter, the fun-loving drunk uncle of the zodiac, Sagittatius energy is expensive, optimistic, adventurous and a little guileless. Sagittarians are seekers, always looking for new horizons, higher learning, spiritual transcendence and — in the case of T. Swift — fresh bros.
Sagittarians seduce with their bon vivant approach to life, promising that a relationship with them will be akin to a storied road trip, complete with quirky pit stops, caramel nonfat lattes, a varied soundtrack and a highly enviable vintage car.
Swift’s resilience in the wake of relationship endings is emblematic of her Sagittarius Sun. These folks can’t help but believe that good things are on their way and life is bound to get better. Swift herself acknowledges that arch in the song “Begin Again,” reportedly inspired by her relationship with Conor Kennedy. It is precisely that kind of blithe optimism that keeps her a perennial player in the game of love. Cue Steve Earle’s “Fearless Heart.”
Sagittarians seduce with their bon vivant approach to life, promising that a relationship with them will be akin to a storied road trip, complete with quirky pit stops, caramel nonfat lattes, a varied soundtrack and a highly enviable vintage car.
Pack your bags, burn your hesitations — right?
Moon in Cancer
Not so fast. That freewheeling, easy-breezy high-road-taking is a bait-and-switch, folks. Beneath the surface and way back in the shadows lies Swift’s crustacean Cancer Moon. In astrology, the Moon represents our emotional needs and how we go about getting them met; it relates to the kind of nurturing we did or didn’t receive as children. It’s the soft underbelly, marshmallow center, pulpy mess and primal heart of the human condition and in the sign of Cancer, it is at its most acutely sensitive. These people want intense emotional connection and a sworn blood oath that you’ll never leave. So real is this fear of abandonment that those with Moon in Cancer are prone to adapting themselves to match the needs and preferences of their partners.
These people want intense emotional connection and a sworn blood oath that you’ll never leave.
Because the Moon rules Cancer, it is very much at home in this placement. It’s wearing a Snuggie and ready to passively-aggressively manipulate you into staying in for the night for the rest of your life.
No one, and I mean no one capitalizes on the grist mill of the human experience quite like Swift.
At its highest expression, Cancer energy is creative, caretaking and deeply romantic. At their most indulgent, Cancer Moon natives tend toward masochistic nostalgia, endlessly idealizing or overanalyzing past love affairs. Though their relationship lasted just three months and ended over 10 years ago, Taylor apparently is still writing new verses about Jake Gyllenhal. Further evidence of Swift’s pangs for the past can be found in the song “Style,” where she rhapsodizes the aesthetic of her failed relationship with Harry Styles.
Taylor Swift is always looking for new horizons — even with relationships.Getty Images for ACM
The modality of Cancer is to return and return again. Yet Swift has capitalized on this somewhat pained placement by channeling it into music that serves not only as a balm for her, but sonic medicine for the masses. No one, and I mean no one capitalizes on the grist mill of the human experience quite like Swift.
Mars in Scorpio
Mars in Scorpio favors a cut out silhouette and never hesitates to destroy an enemy. Getty Images
Mars is the planet of war, and within the birthchart it governs our approach to sex, ambition and conflict. Tay Tay’s Mars is in the formidable, “vengeance as an art form” sign of Scorpio.
Mars in Scorpio views people as either enemies or allies, with exes falling firmly in the latter category. These natives take nothing lightly and put a lot of effort into ensuring others feel the weight of the pain they have been made to suffer. Beyond revenge, Scorpio energy seeks transformation, often spurred by trauma and/or loss. The alternative totem for the sign of Scorpio is the phoenix, and no one lives to light it up, watch it burn, write it down and turn pain to profit like our girl.
Beyond revenge, Scorpio energy seeks transformation, often spurred by trauma and/or loss.
Perhaps the worst punishment in the playbook of Mars in Scorpio is erasure. Fittingly, Swift has a stable of exes including Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris and Eddie Redmayne who have been weighed, measured and found unworthy of immortality through music. Ouch, bro.
Planetary cluster in Capricorn, daddy energy rises and reigns
The unofficial mantra of a Capricorn stellium is success at all costs. Getty Images for MTV/Paramount G
Swift has a stellium of planets in the hard knocks, tough love sign of Capricorn with her Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune all in sea goat territory. Capricorn is a sign concerned with building and securing a legacy that will outlast them. We see this energy expressed in Swift who is nothing if not on her damn grind. Caps are big into ROI and our girl is not going to suffer for free, quite the opposite, she turns the pain of lived experience into lucrative melody, singing her fine self all the way to the proverbial bank and an ever impressive real estate portfolio.
Caps are big into ROI and our girl is not going to suffer for free.
Those with serious Capricorn placements tend to age in reverse, their early years see them growing up too fast, taking on adult responsibilities before they are emotionally equipped to do so. If that sounds like it sucks, it does. The upswing of this is that if they can manage to survive adolescence and early adulthood, they earn their happy childhood in the later part of their life, it ain’t easy but it sure is sweet. We see this timeline inversion in Swift who was bullied as a teen and lived through a healthy roster of douche lord dudes and frenemy feuds before hitting her stride in the last few years.
Stars align
Joe Alwyn is a Pisces angel with a down to earth, ride or die Taurus moon.WP Pix / SplashNews.com
Whether they are made to last or built to break, we wait with high hopes, red lips and eager ears.
Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars
Fortunate forecast
Dressed for battle and poised for greatness, the best is yet to come for Swift and her army of admirers. Getty Images
A look at Swift’s transits reveals why she is experiencing one of the most fruitful and fortifying periods of her life. As my colleague and fellow star reader Kyle Thomas notes, “benevolent Jupiter dances into her solar sector of true love, creativity, and fertility from May 10, 2022 to October 28, 2022. It will return once again on December 20, 2022 to remain until May 16, 2023.” Jupiter is coming correct with the glad tidings, creative energy and lasting love and will continue to pour itself freely and favorably into Tay Tays proverbial cup as she takes the stage for her world tour. Cheers to you, Swift, may all your heartbreaks be in the rearview and may your best days await you.
Astrologer Reda Wigle researches and irreverently reports back on planetary configurations and their effect on each zodiac sign. Her horoscopes integrate history, poetry, pop culture and personal experience. She is also an accomplished writer who has profiled a variety of artists and performers, as well as extensively chronicled her experiences while traveling. Among the many intriguing topics she has tackled are cemetery etiquette, her love for dive bars, Cuban Airbnbs, a “girls guide” to strip clubs and the “weirdest” foods available abroad.
It’s time to step into our power and seize the day! The Hunter’s Moon roars on October 9, 2022. We will be infused with courage, energy and desire.
This will ignite a fire within you to pursue what you desire at the core of your being, regardless of what others, partners or society wants.
This full moon could invigorate you to conquer your path forward, allowing you to manifest the life of your dreams. Those who strike out now, who are the first to chase forward, could see great personal or professional gains. However, because everyone’s egos will be ramped up, there’s a higher likelihood of competition, conflict and power struggles.
The Hunter’s Moon will get you fired up!Shutterstock / digantarajkhowa
ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 19)
Step into the spotlight, Aries. The most important lunation of the year has arrived for you! This energizes your zodiac sign and will infuse you with passion, desire and enthusiasm. A dearly held goal, project or dream that you’ve been building toward for six months or so could now be within reach. Assert yourself and show the world that you are ready to revel in your victories.
TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20)
It’s time to lie low, recharge and reset your batteries, Taurus. This lunation could have you feeling a bit burnt out. Listen to your natural rhythms and if you’re able to take some time off for some rest and relaxation, go for it. Schedule a spa day, sleep in or allow yourself time to nap. You may also have a turning point around a project in development. This full moon could also give you the strength to heal your past, let go and move on.
GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 20)
Network up a storm now, Gemini. The full moon is firing you up to be seen, heard and known! Your social life could be popping off at this time, so it would be great to dust off your vision board of what you want to manifest in the year ahead and see who you know that can help you out. You’ll likely attend an exhilarating event near this time. If single, definitely use this firepower for online dating or meeting new people through your pals.
CANCER (JUNE 21 – JULY 22)
Victory is calling your name, Cancer. The full moon will erupt around you like fireworks. A big culmination or turning point is at hand in regards to your ambitions, career and professional life — especially the cycles you’ve been building upon for six months or so. A promotion, new job offer, milestone or recognition could be right around the corner.
The Hunter’s Moon is our first full moon in autumn 2022.Shutterstock / LilKar
LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22)
It’s time to shake up your routine, Leo. The full moon is energizing you to step out of your comfort zone, try new things and look at life from a newfound perspective. You may now be reaching a turning point or culmination around an international business or travel endeavor or in regards to academics, spirituality, media or legalities.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22)
Intimacy will be your M.O. now, Virgo. You’ll be eager to assess the true strength in your relationships. If you’re not on the same page, it will be explicitly shown and it’s time to be upfront and hash it out. This lunation could cause you to go your separate ways, especially if you’re finalizing a divorce settlement. Last, this full moon could bring a big shift to your assets, investments and large money matters.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22)
Unite or break apart, Libra. The full moon is bringing dramatic change to your significant partnership in business or love. This could bring you closer together, such as allowing you to move in, make long-term promises, get engaged or even be wed. Yet, if you’re not on the same page, you’re likely to face the music and go your separate ways. Singles can line up options that possess LTR potential.
SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21)
It’s time to act like a well-oiled machine, Scorpio. The full moon will make you especially busy. Your work-life balance is going to be on the top of your mind as you’re juggling your routines, responsibilities, projects, plans and priorities! You could be polishing off a big project for your employer or even leaving one job for the next. If you want to see a change in your health, such as fitness or diet, use the full moon’s energy now.
The Hunter’s Moon will empower you to pursue your desires and goals.Getty Images
SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21)
Embrace the magic of the heart, Sagittarius. The full moon could bring you a rapture of passion, romance and joy. Singles may cross paths with a soulmate or find that they’re falling in love. Couples can use this energy to reignite their spark, so plan something fun and sizzling! If you have children or are looking to, this lunation will put a spotlight here. Last, if you’re involved in sports or the arts, you’ll see exciting news now.
CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19)
It’s time to dig deep now, Capricorn. This lunation spotlights your domestic life. A big change could be at hand in regard to family, home or real estate. Some of you may move, get a new roommate or decide to redecorate or renovate. If something important pops up in regards to family or parents, jump on top of it.
AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18)
You’ll find your mind is firing on all cylinders, Aquarius. This full moon could bring a turning point or culmination to an important writing, speaking, advertising or communications-related project. Contracts could also pop up for negotiation or signing now. Last, you may feel invigorated for a quick trip, either on the road or in the sky.
PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20)
Money is calling your attention, Pisces. The full moon will bring shifts around income and expense. Depending on how you’ve been building or spending for the past six months or longer, it’ll be visibly clear now. A raise, new job offer, lucrative client or side hustle could appear. If not, expect a hefty expense where you’ll have to sign on the dotted line.
The Hunter’s Moon could make bring a clash of egos.Getty Images
What else should I know about the Hunter’s Moon?
Full moons take place at the culmination of every lunar cycle. They appear when the moon’s light and energy are at their most potent. Full moons bring impact and information to light within three to four days before or after but are often most intense on the exact day they reach fullness. Full moons echo the patterns and situations initiated at the most recent new moon— but also the new moon in the same zodiac sign six months prior. Reflect back on what occurred near April 1, 2022, as it will directly reflect the situations, conversations and themes that pop up now.
The Hunter’s Moon was very important for Native American tribes and colonial farmers because it signaled the period in the year when it was crucial to gather meat to prepare for the winter months. Because the harvests were usually reaped in late September or early October, now it was much easier to see deer, fox and other animal game. This year, the Hunter’s Moon is also a full moon in Aries. The energy of this Fire sign will bring momentum, enthusiasm and passion to our lives. We may feel invigorated and inspired to launch in new directions or carve out the future. Aries is the first zodiac sign on the wheel, encouraging us to be courageous and take chances. Aries energy is fiery, confident and adventurous and focuses us on our innermost desires. Ruled by Mars, Aries is dominant, assertive and a leader — encouraging us to embrace what makes us unique and different.
When analyzing the cosmic energy of this full moon, we can see many significant planetary aspects that will further color the vibration of the lunation. The full moon stands opposite Venus, which will dramatically affect our need for companionship, emotional attachment and intimate relationships. If our unions are not aligned, there could be some rocky disagreements about these needs not being met or increased loneliness. However, the full moon harmonizes sweetly with Saturn, which can help bring stability and security to our emotions and personal lives. Mars, the ruler of this lunation, will also be highly active at this time. First, he will clash violently with Neptune, bringing weakness, illness, confusion or challenges to us. One moment we may feel fired up and the next on the bottom of the rung. Mars also conflicts with Mercury, which can bring short tempers, arguments and impulsiveness. Luckily, Mars also dances with Saturn, too, which can bring us the strength, patience and perseverance we need if we’re willing to ground ourselves and focus. This full moon’s ultimate message is that we can achieve self-actualization and step into our power — otherwise if we don’t, we may just be charging into battle looking for trouble. Use the energy wisely.
What other names are there for the Hunter’s Moon?
The October full moon has many other names that were passed down from Native American tribes as well as expanded by the Farmer’s Almanac. Other names for this lunation are the Sanguine Moon, Blood Moon, Drying Rice Moon (Dakota), Falling Leaves Moon (Anishinaabe), Freezing Moon (Ojibwe), Ice Moon (Haida) or Migrating Moon (Cree).
When is the Hunter’s Moon this year?
The Hunter’s Moon reaches fullness on October 9, 2022, at 16 degrees of Pisces. View it at 4:54 P.M. (Eastern time).
Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars
Kyle Thomas is a globally recognized pop culture astrologer who has been featured in “Access Hollywood,” E! Entertainment, NBC & ABC television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hulu, Bustle, Elite Daily, Marie Claire and more. He is known for his cosmic guidance for celebrities, business executives and prominent influencers. His work harnesses the power of the stars in regards to entertainment lifestyle and trends affecting people worldwide. For more information, visit KyleThomasAstrology.com.
When it comes to living legends, there is no one that stands quite as tall and rockets to the forefront of our hearts and minds quite like as Elton John.
The iconic singer has brought brilliant talent and artistry to the globe for decades and continues to do so with his farewell tour and new music. The rocketman has had a whirlwind life, ruling his domain of the world like an emperor.
He’s even been able to rally fellow pop stars like Britney Spears back to the world of music with their newest release “Hold Me Closer.”
So what makes him such a powerhouse? Was he meant to become one of the greatest musicians of all time? What lies ahead for his legacy? Join me as we dive into his stars because I’m a pop culture astrologer and I can see it all.
Elton John is a fiery Aries Sun.FilmMagic
Elton John’s birth chart shows he was always meant to be a prolific muse
Elton John was born on March 25, 1947. This makes him a fiery AriesSun with a grounded Taurus Moon. His birth time hasn’t been confirmed anywhere online, so until I have the honor of crossing paths with him someday (I can only hope, getat me!), we’ll instead focus on what we do, in fact, know. When it comes to elemental energy, John is heavily composed of Fire and Air. This should come as no surprise because he is tremendously passionate and charismatic as well as a profound communicator. These traits tend to appear when someone has a lot of these elemental energies.
When it comes to astrological aspects that run through his chart, there are a few different themes. First and most importantly, John is a revolutionary. Several planetary interactions emphasize this repeatedly. First, his Mars, the planet of drive, links to Uranus, the planet of the future. This makes him original, eccentric and a strong nonconformist. He is visionary and energetic in outlook, unafraid to be rebellious and go against the status quo in the pursuit of his goals.
Elton John has a grounded Taurus Moon.Getty Images
He is a courageous, pioneering free spirit whose mission in life is to bring new ideas into being. His Neptune, the planet of imagination, is united with his Midheaven, bringing him tremendous success in a musical and artistic career. Uranus also dances with his Midheaven, too, making him a uniquely gifted individual, with both ambition and unconventional attitudes that have always held the power to change society at large. His Mercury, the planet of communication, is also united with Mars, bringing him an agile and aggressive mind, with an unending will to speak, connect and succeed.
The next major theme is that John is practically a divine channel of the muses. In a sense, this is because his birth chart heavily emphasizes his creative expression. I also can understand his indulgent and hedonistic past, too, because of how this overlays his chart, too. He’s extravagant and magnificent and is a creature of passion and pleasure. His Sun, ruling his life force, is opposite Neptune, amplifying his visionary magic tremendously. His Sun also spins with Jupiter, the planet of fortune and expansion, empowering him with divine luck, wealth and a larger than life personality.
Elton John mesmerizes the public.Sygma via Getty Images
No matter where he has gone, luck was always sure to follow. His Venus, the planet of art, prances with Jupiter, bringing him a regal and graceful energy and brilliance in creativity. Venus links to Uranus and his Midheaven, too, further empowering him with groundbreaking abilities to shock the globe. Last, as should come as no surprise, John was built for groundbreaking success.
Many planetary alignments speak of him as a leader. His Jupiter spins with Saturn, making him an excellent manager with the ambition and natural power to be honored and respected. He was meant to work within society at large. His Sun links to Pluto, bringing him a strong desire to be recognized and admired, and with his Sun also smiling upon Saturn, he has always possessed the concentration, focus and determination to put absolutely everything he has into his goals and accomplishments.
Elton John is a true icon.Getty Images
What are predictions for Elton John?
So what lies ahead for Mr. Elton John? Let’s take a peek! First and foremost, he is in an extremely important period of his life where wealth is going to be a key theme—and amassing even more. This is because Pluto and Saturn are drawing emphasis here. I would not be shocked to see him also utilizing his wealth in the coming decade to truly invest in social causes he truly believes in. He’s also drumming up plenty of inspiration in 2022 and will again beginning the summer of 2023—which will last until May 2024.
This is because Jupiter will sparkle and spin, casting hymns and love songs from his heart and mind. While I do think retirement is something that is on the docket, particularly because of the eclipses that are beginning to appear in 2023 and 2024, I still think he will always in a sense “be creating.” It’s moreso a lifestyle for him rather than just trying to capitalize on his sense of wealth—it’s actually more about the joy of doing so and the legacy of inspiration he is leaving behind. Towards the end of the decade, though, when Saturn moves into Aries over his Sun, he will feel a weakening.
This begins in 2026 till the end of the 2020s. This period of time will test him, but also give him an opportunity to reflect on the beauty he has built. I sure hope one day I get to sit with him over a meal and listen to his visionary perception of the world. You heard it here first.
Astrology 101: Your guide to the stars
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